The Core of our appeal is grounded in the spirit of love and unity, which means this Appeal can't stand alone. We are interlocked as a puzzle is; our boundaries do not separate us. No "one person" funds this Appeal, and no "one person" benefits from the Appeal. Every penny given to the Appeal is significant and much more than a donation, it transforms every gift into a unified effort. An effort to build our diocesan communities with a unified spiritual life that enables us to be there for each other through the rough times as well as the peaceful times. Our Appeal reaches the far corners of the counties that make up our diocese.

I humbly ask you to make a gift to the Bishop's Stewardship Appeal. If you are able, please complete the attached gift form that helps support the over 30 ministries that reach out to all 12 counties spread all over 10,000 square miles in South Texas to unite our diocese. May god Bless you and may our diocese receive our Lord's consolation, strength and peace. We especially pray for all victims and families that have been affected by the natural disasters and the violence that plagues our world.